Foxit PDF Editor/PDF Reader Page Processing initialization
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Foxit PDF Editor and PDF Reader. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Page Processing. Executing a manipulation can lead to initialization. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-57243. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.
Details
A vulnerability has been found in Foxit PDF Editor and PDF Reader (affected version not known) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component Page Processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a initialization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-665. The product does not initialize or incorrectly initializes a resource, which might leave the resource in an unexpected state when it is accessed or used. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:
During the process of page opening and form formatting, a JavaScript reentrancy results in an inconsistent document status. Subsequently, with outdated page information, the application attempts to access invalid addresses, causing the application to crash.
The advisory is available at foxit.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-57243 since 06/24/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
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Product
Type
Vendor
Name
License
Website
- Vendor: https://www.foxitsoftware.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3
VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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Exploiting
Class: InitializationCWE: CWE-665
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
06/24/2026 CVE reserved07/08/2026 Advisory disclosed
07/08/2026 VulDB entry created
07/08/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Vendor: foxitsoftware.comAdvisory: foxit.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-57243 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-57243
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-376798
Entry
Created: 07/08/2026 10:56Changes: 07/08/2026 10:56 (52)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103
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